abogado
“abogado” means “lawyer” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
lawyer, attorneyAlso: barrister, solicitor
📝 In Action
Mi hermano es abogado y trabaja en un bufete grande.
A2My brother is a lawyer and works at a big firm.
Necesito contratar a un buen abogado para mi caso.
B1I need to hire a good lawyer for my case.
El abogado defensor presentó nuevas pruebas en el juicio.
B2The defense attorney presented new evidence at the trial.
Word Connections
advocateAlso: defender, proponent
📝 In Action
Él es un gran abogado de los derechos de los animales.
B2He is a great advocate for animal rights.
Se convirtió en el abogado de los más desfavorecidos.
C1He became the defender of the most disadvantaged.
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Quick Quiz: abogado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'abogado' in its more figurative sense, meaning 'advocate' or 'supporter'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'advocātus', which means 'one called to aid'. It's formed from 'ad-' (to, towards) and 'vocāre' (to call), so it literally meant someone you 'call to' for help.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'abogado' and 'licenciado'?
While 'abogado' specifically means lawyer, 'licenciado' is a general title for anyone with a university degree. However, in many Latin American countries, it's a very common and respectful way to address a lawyer, similar to using 'Esquire' in English.
If 'abogado' is for a man, how do I talk about a female lawyer?
You use the feminine form, 'abogada'. Spanish often changes the ending of nouns for professions to match the gender of the person.